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Grow fruit trees in small yards! The Fair Oaks Horticulture Center (FOHC) orchard was established in 1998 to demonstrate planting and pruning techniques for fruit trees that are appropriate for small urban yards. A drip irrigation system was installed, and the initial layer of mulch was applied.

Note: PDF files open in a new window/tab. Setting your irrigation controller (PDF) - tips and an irrigation scheduling worksheet. (GN 138) Calculate the rate of water flow (PDF) in your system. (GN 137). Note: PDF files open in a new window/tab.

Events Harvest Day Resource List Sacramento County UC Master Gardeners Volunteers are available to answer your gardening questions Monday through Thursday, 9 to 12 and 1 to 4. Call 916-876-5338. (Note: PDF files below open a new window/tab.

Tune up your fruit trees with some summer pruning! The photo on the left shows rampant spring growth and some suckers at the base of a plum tree.

Our 2027 Gardening Guide and Calendar goes on sale at Harvest Day, August 1, 2026.  Stay tuned.Happy days ahead in your garden!Ways to Buy the 2026 issue:Retail locations (prices may vary)Emigh Ace Hardware, 3555 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, 95821, (916) 482-1900Green Acres Nursery6128 San Juan Avenue,…

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Home Harvest Day Harvest Day Sponsors The UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County thank the many business sponsors that, through their generous support, help to make Harvest Day a huge success.

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Get started | Rapid compost | Turn the pile | Worms | Using compost | Temperature | The ecosystem | Manures | Safety | Fall leaves | Grasscycling | Amendments vs. mulchNote: PDF files open in a new window/tab.

Visit our booth at the California State Fair!